We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Jewel Mensah a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Jewel, really happy you were able to join us today and we’re looking forward to sharing your story and insights with our readers. Let’s start with the heart of it all – purpose. How did you find your purpose?
I don’t know if I found my purpose as much as it found me. I spent years in spaces contorting what I thought was my purpose. It took some hard truths, some recognition of who I was and how I ended up where I was, to come to terms with it. I had to surrender to myself. Through the seas of undoing, we found each other.
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
The easiest way to summarize what I do is channeling light through creativity. It’s taken various forms for me, from visual art with photography and filmmaking to the written word. I’m on a mission to share my gifts and I’ve recently launched my own creative studio: jwlm.space
I offer services across creative direction, photography, videography, branding, and more. These combine my passions, blending my artistic practice with years of experience in professional services, from marketing and advertising to design and consulting. The best place to stay updated is through my LinkedIn, I love connecting with people there. Anyone looking for creative solutions or connections can visit jwlm.space or reach out here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jewelmensah
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
I would say the one of the most important qualities is curiosity. Early on, I recognized that there was so much I did not know and still do not know. I remain curious enough to learn, to explore, to be inspired. The second most important quality from my experience, is bravery. The unknown can be scary, yet if you can find a way to show up, you will thank yourself later. The last but not the least important skill to have is building relationships. No business, skill, or artwork exist in a void. When I first ventured into becoming an author, writing my own book and engaging new ideas, I didn’t know anything about putting my work in the public. However, through curiosity, bravery, and a willingness to build new relationships both with people I already knew and people I was meeting for the first time became crucial. I was able to self publish my first book. These lessons stay with me as I work on my next book and art piece.
Who is your ideal client or what sort of characteristics would make someone an ideal client for you?
The ideal client for JWLM.space is someone who appreciates the value of creative direction, understands the power of compelling branding and marketing, and is committed to achieving their creative and business goals. Our ideal client exhibits the following characteristics:
- Visionary: They have a clear vision of their project, brand, or business and are eager to bring it to life with a strong creative identity.
- Open to Collaboration: They value the collaborative process and are open to working closely with our creative team to achieve the best results.
- Committed to Quality: They prioritize quality and understand that effective creative direction involves attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.
- Enthusiastic and Passionate: They are enthusiastic about their project or business and are genuinely passionate about what they do. This enthusiasm drives them to invest in creative direction to make their vision a reality.
- A Growth Mindset: They are open to new ideas, trends, and strategies in creative direction and marketing and are willing to adapt to changes and challenges.
- Respectful of Expertise: While they have a vision, they also respect and trust our expertise in creative direction and marketing, allowing us to guide them effectively.
- Budget Friendly: They have a budget in mind for their creative direction needs and are looking for a partner who can provide high value.
- Long-Term Orientation: They are interested in building a long-term relationship, recognizing that branding and marketing are ongoing efforts.
- Diverse Industries: Our ideal client may come from a variety of industries, such as small businesses, startups, artists, content creators, or established enterprises.
- Appreciative of Creativity: They understand and appreciate the impact of creativity in achieving their goals, whether it’s in branding, content creation, campaigns, or artistic direction.
At JWLM.space, we believe in forming strong partnerships with our clients to help them achieve their creative and business objectives. Our ideal client shares this belief and is ready to embark on a creative journey that will elevate their brand and make a lasting impact in their respective industry.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://jewelmensah.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/jwlm___
- Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/jewelmensah
- Twitter: https://x.com/jwlm__
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@adventureswithjewel
- Other: https://jwlm.space
Image Credits
Jewel Mensah
